JVig 0 #1 November 11, 2003 Unfortunately I find myself in need of a total hip replacement and want to hear from any Drs and others who have experienced this, or something similar, and continued to jump...which I intend to do. Any encouragement is appreciated. I'm scared shitless. -------------------------------------------------- Just remember.....if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shindagrl 0 #2 November 11, 2003 I'm not a doctor, but I am an RN, and I would say that whoever does your surgery DEFINITELY needs to know what you plan on doing with that hip when you're healed! I know that different docs have different techniques, and some will use a bigger joint than others would in the same patient. If your doc was prone to keeping a bit more space in the joint by using a smaller prosthesis (there's a reason for that school of thought, but it's escaping me at the moment), it could up your chances of dislocation when you hit the ground. Good luck!!! Shinda An audience of 35 head of cattle was not exactly what I had in mind for that last landing......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #3 November 11, 2003 Good luck on the surgery. I have an aunt, that had a hip replacement last year. The surgery has been painful for her, but it improved her quality of life 100% She would do it again if she had to. Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JVig 0 #4 November 11, 2003 Hey......thank you for the info. He knows I don't want to stop, and I will definately ask him about the size. Makes sense. -------------------------------------------------- Just remember.....if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #5 November 11, 2003 I had a total hip replacement in June of 2001. The Doctor did not cement mine in. If you plan on Skydiving I highly recommend that you have it done the same way. It takes longer to heal but in the long run it is worth it. The reason being is that if it needs to be replaced again because of wear it is easier. I am not a Doctor. I am only describing to you the way it was to me. I waited 11 Months before I started skydiving again. I have made around 200+ jumps since I started back. You can PM me if you would like to know more. Laters, KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bean 0 #6 November 18, 2003 {{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}} Hey spaz, I've seen ya land and your hip will be just fine once healed but your tailbone will always be in danger!!!! Miss you, stranger! L8er, -Biffin Swoo Rodriguez #1020, LawnDart, AR #007 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JVig 0 #7 November 24, 2003 That's Ms. Spaz to you....and you should know, you land rather gracefully yourself. By the way, can I borrow your cruthes?? Love and miss ya dearly!! -------------------------------------------------- Just remember.....if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #8 November 24, 2003 Jan Davis (of Lodi) had two total hips. She was an active videographer until her death few years ago. Her death was caused by a reserve snagging on a camera helmet, and was unrelated to her artificial hips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #9 November 25, 2003 We have a guy at my home DZ in Oregon who had a hip replacement 2 winters ago (I think), and since then, the dude is jumpin his ass off. He can now ride his bike, run out a landing, and move without showing any signs of pain. He is one of the regular camera guys at the DZ, and I know he is very happy with his decision.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
